[Quiet Man Cometh]

I'm only party way through but it is an interesting read. The idea of placing humans in an epic setting as a means of looking at the human condition reminds me of Star Trek again for the sci-fi end. Humans aren't the focal point of the universe anymore, even if we want ourselves to be. Take our habits and sit them next to Spock and it gives us a unique means of comparison that general fiction wouldn't have. (How William Shatner Changed the World is an interesting show if anyone gets a chance to watch it. Looks at the progression of the Star Trek series along with society and what sort of impact it had. I think it provides a good view of the things one can do with sci-fi.)


EDIT: I like Erikson's description of Malasan when he's talking about his shift in ambitions half way down the page. My immediate thought is "no effing kidding" and I've only read half a book.